Of course, your commitment means more than getting e-mails and text messages. It means you’re taking the steps necessary to clean our air. There are a number of ways to prevent air pollution. Here are some of the things you can do to make more clean air.

Particulate pollution (PM-10 and PM-2.5) is made up of tiny particles in the air. It occurs year-round, but is dominant during winter months. Smaller than a human hair, it passes through the throat and nose and enters the lungs, and can lead to health problems. Take these steps to reduce particulate pollution.

Ground-level ozone pollution thrives with sunny days and high temperatures. It is formed when sunlight causes a chemical reaction in volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx). It is harmful and should not be confused with the “good” ozone in the upper atmosphere. Reducing activities that contribute to the production of ozone is one of the ways to prevent air pollution. Making the following tips part of your daily routine in the summer, especially during pollution advisories and health watches, will help make more clean air.

Summer Driving Tips:

Drive less. When possible, carpool, van pool or use public transportation.

About Clean Air Make More

Clean Air Make More is an educational outreach initiative created to inform Maricopa County residents about air pollution challenges we face in the county and provide them with the tools they need to take action. Created by the Maricopa County Air Quality Department and funded through fines collected from air quality violations, the primary focus of Clean Air Make More is to reduce the number of days this region exceeds the federal health standard for air pollution. This site will provide you with information on the air quality forecast, current restrictions, no burn day restrictions, air quality news, upcoming events and ways to reduce air pollution. To learn more or download the Clean Air Make More App visit www.CleanAirMakeMore.com/app.